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This talk challenges the entire protectionist approach to foreign trade. Dr. Binswanger categorically rejects the view that it is “patriotic” to “buy American.” To the contrary, he argues, purchasing foreign goods when they are a better value is the patriotic act -- one that increases America’s economic power.

The war on terror represents, not merely a clash of civilizations, but a clash of fundamental ethical premises: the premise of life and the premise of death. America was attacked, Dr. Binswanger argues, because it upholds and embodies the value of life, while its enemies scorn life and worship death. This talk, delivered shortly after the September 11, 2001...See More

With perspicuity and wit, Dr. Binswanger answers a vast range of questions on Objectivism and its applications. Topics addressed include issues in: psychology; politics; ethics; free will; child-rearing—and even his own writing plans.

For the centenary of Ayn Rand's birth, these two lectures take stock of and summarize her immense achievement and philosophic legacy: the philosophy of Objectivism. Dr. Binswanger singles out for discussion six pivotal breakthroughs that form the core of Objectivism. Then he identifies the overarching conception that integrates these breakthroughs. The lectures...See More

Consciousness is the faculty of awareness, of perceiving that which exists.
This lecture presents the opening, foundational section of Dr. Binswanger’s future book on consciousness. Since the book is addressed to a general audience, this lecture does not presuppose any prior knowledge of Objectivism. Topics covered include: the axioms of existence and...See More